Using Different Foods to Change Up Your Meals

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEv6CthbjThPiqQ_aiItxo0SZGBlFPUYFxnRLr7IEQ4_6SSXyrgD8y9MDQ_xgZf1Kw-frUc-HutQAnDjKbzyGmYZLkGk9w63bRcemhE1gtWsLP-qmTdI6dxGj0pOLYxC_Msee6Bwk9Pchv/s1600/different_foods.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A collage of different foods and spices. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEv6CthbjThPiqQ_aiItxo0SZGBlFPUYFxnRLr7IEQ4_6SSXyrgD8y9MDQ_xgZf1Kw-frUc-HutQAnDjKbzyGmYZLkGk9w63bRcemhE1gtWsLP-qmTdI6dxGj0pOLYxC_Msee6Bwk9Pchv/s1600/different_foods.png" title="different foods" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">I love food! I love that there are so many different foods with unique flavors and I love them even more since I’ve dedicated myself to a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy can sometimes leave us in a rut, eating the same things over and over, but it doesn’t have to be like that! I’ve got a few different foods I like to add to the meal plan when I start to feel repetitive with my eating habits. I’m sure you have felt this way before too, so I’m going to share some different foods and options that you could try.</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Spaghetti Squash. Okay, the reason I love using spaghetti squash when I need to incorporate different foods is because of all the options for sauces! You can make a tasty pesto when you want a savory dish, or add a brown sugar and cinnamon glaze for a sweet treat. </span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Bulgur. Bulgur is a wheat grain that is high in fiber and low in fat and calories. It’s great to use in place of different foods like rice or couscous. You can add spices to it, pair it with a stir fry or find a tabouli salad recipe to enjoy. </span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Spice it up! Experiment! Spices really add flavor to different foods. Experiment with a few different spice combinations, like cinnamon and sage or chili powder and lemon peel. Peruse the internet to find the most interesting combinations and give them a try.</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Ethnic Foods. Visit a few restaurants or grocery stores that feature ethnic foods, they are sure to have some great flavors! Go find a cool Thai restaurant or an Indian restaurant and see what they have to offer. If you like something, experiment with recipes at home to duplicate the flavor.  </span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Splurge. Okay, this isn’t actually a specific food, but it helps change up the different foods you eat. Splurge on something that is healthy and delicious, like a nice lobster dinner. You can go out, or prepare the lobster yourself if you’re feeling extra motivated. </span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Combinations. Think about things you really love and how you can incorporate them into different foods. For example, when the kids are feeling bored with their lunches, I’ll pop in something like an apple, peanut butter sandwich or wrap a pancake around some fruit to give them a healthy change in their meal. Or, just change the shape, try spiraling some carrots into noodles for a stir fry or soup. </span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-00b30220-5a32-23f7-f9b7-5018f93f0399"></span></span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">So, which different foods are you going to incorporate into your meal plans this week? Let me know what interesting foods are your favorite! </span></span></div>

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Using Different Foods to Change Up Your Meals

I love food! I love that there are so many different foods with unique flavors and I love them even more since I’ve dedicated myself to a...

Nutrition pre and post workout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-ibd8YqY04aMH4Nmz-hCXeEVJqy-YIygnlbNsGIZq3WtHtj4z9DGudnv2JPYZDMw9kV0Hjogh3YbpnZaE-gfUdMLT3aQpNjL3TXLC5xuAukRgLixJivTLti-BNscuzxhoBH5UoO86oRv/s1600/bg-fitness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-ibd8YqY04aMH4Nmz-hCXeEVJqy-YIygnlbNsGIZq3WtHtj4z9DGudnv2JPYZDMw9kV0Hjogh3YbpnZaE-gfUdMLT3aQpNjL3TXLC5xuAukRgLixJivTLti-BNscuzxhoBH5UoO86oRv/s400/bg-fitness.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Want results? Food will give them.<br /> <br /> People who work out regularly and want clear results have to focus on their pre -and post-workout meals. This food intake within the windows before or after your workout will help you succeed and get results faster and in a healthy way. Starving is never an option! You can’t build a body this way, you’ll only break it down resulting in health issues like hormonal issues or osteoporosis, ect. So.. food is your friend when you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle, lose fat or strengthening your bones and joints.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9PV2YvJdhApjUFCtpeubOklFgNXDy7o-2-vlR0lxNQHU4cT7yHksUXmDiSPwyNdEQxXIJ7trYcDQ400JV_2uzAiyHec6NgcPdgyBbQWGoN2XyDbfFIiQ5t-YLKrdbpKxbYcc4db76NI9/s1600/food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9PV2YvJdhApjUFCtpeubOklFgNXDy7o-2-vlR0lxNQHU4cT7yHksUXmDiSPwyNdEQxXIJ7trYcDQ400JV_2uzAiyHec6NgcPdgyBbQWGoN2XyDbfFIiQ5t-YLKrdbpKxbYcc4db76NI9/s320/food.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> The reasons why you need a before and after workout meal is crucial for two basic reasons:<br /> <br /> - What you eat before a workout is needed to fuel your body, so it has enough energy to give you your maximal performance during the workout. If your body lacks fuel, you’ll feel the lack of energy after a few reps. Followed by feeling very faint, dizzy or nauseous. This can lead to bad form, injury and fainting or throwing up. As you might guess: this won’t benefit your progress in any way. So, eat well before a workout and harvest those results. (This meal is called the pre-workout meal.) <br /> <br /> - What you eat after a workout is needed to help your body to regenerate. The body needs to recover after every workout. It needs fuel to feed the muscles, the nervous-system, to stabilize your entire body after such an intense ride. It needs food to underline the workout you’ve just done and to feel fabulous and awesome without feeling fatigued, incredibly sore or too malnourished that you might increase your risk for injury in the future. (This meal is called the post-workout meal.)<br /> <br /> People often get confused by all the information about pre -and post workout meals if you start googling it. You see a lot of science stuff fly by, time frames, you get several amino-acids supplements tossed towards you, you’ll suddenly have to take out a scale, but fear not! All you need is carbs and protein. No need to over complicate stuff. Healthy carbs & healthy protein. <br /> <br /> Pre Workout Meal:<br /> This meal is the last thing you will eat before your workout. It will help your body to kick ass.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM6gABeNb-89ze6n28aRTJVlxkIGUun_aws1o08sJfWsM6c3zJi2AppASyRLKsWEeJ6VDat1mjkN35z9pEazF_uaUpKqBQtKOx66-MEAtBMmfQxQm1R5_WrwDwTy452iNtkItwgpMJTOI/s1600/oatswithstraw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM6gABeNb-89ze6n28aRTJVlxkIGUun_aws1o08sJfWsM6c3zJi2AppASyRLKsWEeJ6VDat1mjkN35z9pEazF_uaUpKqBQtKOx66-MEAtBMmfQxQm1R5_WrwDwTy452iNtkItwgpMJTOI/s320/oatswithstraw.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> 1-2 hours before a workout: Protein and carbs. <br /> Protein: chicken, beef, eggs, fish, tofu, tempeh, nuts, hemp, ect.<br /> Carbs: veggies, brown rice, wild rice, bulgur, quinoa, oats, sweet potatoes, whole wheat sandwich, ect.<br /> <br /> Adding a little healthy fat is no problem, but don’t make it too much, since it can be hard to digest within an hour by some people.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 30 min before a workout: Have a liquid or easily digested meal. <br /> <br /> Like a protein shake or a sports optimizer shake, a small salad or fruit with a low glycemic index, like bananas, oranges, apples, grapes, seasonal berries, tomatoes, mangoes, a pear or pineapple. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWi1eeHfjlYvXRB8AHgWIGfIxYB4wFFqiZ1WFHT7fI_ojPRfmR9pP2rwJvCKavVaHuSDZkmwSdtJr8A78wzl6C7LXeSgIggDqjGVw42X1lOZZ-QCNM7uMoonX9DJ7JVmuisIh7GPSuts2V/s1600/proteinpowder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmy9EPE19JTvsNOOxbtrKzXIflv-OOE2GQ38xfuGueSaylqMhks2gU3aDznX1UbP-6xJz4XuNENpDZANZmSDmMBOP1ZDnTujji2F8yNATIopGNUmFoZa8vAhTm8m9TJS2VQt5A-E6c0eY/s1600/fruits-food_00254256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmy9EPE19JTvsNOOxbtrKzXIflv-OOE2GQ38xfuGueSaylqMhks2gU3aDznX1UbP-6xJz4XuNENpDZANZmSDmMBOP1ZDnTujji2F8yNATIopGNUmFoZa8vAhTm8m9TJS2VQt5A-E6c0eY/s320/fruits-food_00254256.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BtdLvoZOxbC8UtxUG0NMIx0acHTONV3p_jzEqwice9oTxHMuZl6-8Lds3PFfZuplw0N9dsCniySgz42zkILnWZBAJ-nrpl8QchsodssmhwqLSR3RK8O6UzNwV-yCJywP5fiw0qs0CONA/s1600/proteinnutella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div> <br /> If you’re doing a tough and long workout, or are having a competition, keep some extra food near you to fuel you and give some extra nutrition when needed. I would recommend a banana, dates, an apple or grapes. It will help you optimize your workout, so you won’t meet the ‘man with the hammer’ mid session. <br /> <br /> Little boost before your workout: black coffee, green tea or kombucha. <br /> <br /> Post Workout Meal:<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWzGxWfWOKMsTYI8IRO1yfPKe-YmGWRfO9K8DdkUjeUSRXL2FvnZgzRllOBXl-WziEb-1oLsswuQhvegz1_AQv-2sIV64FvuKaQ_l22LcxuCLluNjvL8750jfcmCNP0Kfst_jEaNGpVEw/s1600/shakeologythirstythurs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWzGxWfWOKMsTYI8IRO1yfPKe-YmGWRfO9K8DdkUjeUSRXL2FvnZgzRllOBXl-WziEb-1oLsswuQhvegz1_AQv-2sIV64FvuKaQ_l22LcxuCLluNjvL8750jfcmCNP0Kfst_jEaNGpVEw/s320/shakeologythirstythurs.jpg" width="261" /></a>The post workout meal is the first meal you will eat after your workout within a 60 minute time frame, preferably within 30 minutes. <br /> <br /> Within 30 min after the workout:<br /> <br />  Drink a protein shake. Your body needs to replenish as soon as possible, yet eating solid, whole foods now can be quite demanding on your body in this phase, so liquid food will be better. Your other post workout meal will follow 30/60 minutes later, giving you also enough time to cook. So, for now: fuel that body with a shake. Or! Eat some yogurt with banana: easy digestible and they are a match made in heaven: together they maximize the absorption of muscle repairing glucose and amino-acids.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> My favorite post workout meal <a href="http://myshakeology.com/alyssaschomaker" target="_blank">Shakeology</a> contains just the right balance of protein, carbs, and superfoods to nourish my body!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJb5juhHCcb4f2stRZhIXd-rnv6TEhcmSzf5OG6d_TQutjEVHzjWSYpZMXjypXNUH7nS0IZAS5U5vQxAZ1D_tAdUNmN-EWxEwykFOrOOyq9Ug1TMenBkyutr3FkwmtS56z_hhk8QNqqu_r/s1600/shakeologyheartcollage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div> <br /> <br /> <br /> 60 min after a workout:<br /> <br />  Eat a solid meal containing protein and carbs (yes, again!) You can add fat, that’s no problem as long as you eat the recommended protein and carbs.<br /> <br /> Protein: beef, chicken, fish, eggs, bacon, Greek yogurt, tofu, seitan, tempeh, legumes, dark greens, lentils, chickpeas, nuts, cheese, hemp, ect.<br /> <br /> Carbs: brown rice, quinoa, (sweet) potatoes, wild rice, couscous, bulgur, pasta, veggies, whole wheat sandwich, ect. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQvuf-bhI4brSyYxXvbZ8CBG9JJC6nzUK5V9kLlu59BZgLv8i0esLNcjuHTBoPMERWn10hQ3ojdyoCmKUmXe6xJ-Q7ccIxVkn2AbW1AMyYCsOkcJzYV5h8YDlfWSza8E5X0yH3W2pLp3C/s1600/iphonepics7913+600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQvuf-bhI4brSyYxXvbZ8CBG9JJC6nzUK5V9kLlu59BZgLv8i0esLNcjuHTBoPMERWn10hQ3ojdyoCmKUmXe6xJ-Q7ccIxVkn2AbW1AMyYCsOkcJzYV5h8YDlfWSza8E5X0yH3W2pLp3C/s320/iphonepics7913+600.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> So Basicly:<br /> Pre-workout meals are the architects of your body, while the post workout meals are the construction workers. They have to work together and communicate to end up with a sculpture of a temple that’s called your rocking body.<br /> <br /> Ps; Don’t forget to drink enough water before, during and after your workout

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Nutrition pre and post workout

Want results? Food will give them. People who work out regularly and want clear results have to focus on their pre -and post-workout me...

5 tips for eating healthy at your Memorial Day cookouts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_ixb1prXOegtAAqfgCyj1tjY7wqv8fWNOuTAE-cULF62HZDvxHYtgTX0eFasapI9k7fwtXRFrGe0fYt2FG_NixIw7Id_SmpWI3YSRZq_Osd1Am2d0ewpn7ptpcxOAqvDvsulZoFfe7NP/s1600/memorialday1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_ixb1prXOegtAAqfgCyj1tjY7wqv8fWNOuTAE-cULF62HZDvxHYtgTX0eFasapI9k7fwtXRFrGe0fYt2FG_NixIw7Id_SmpWI3YSRZq_Osd1Am2d0ewpn7ptpcxOAqvDvsulZoFfe7NP/s640/memorialday1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <br /> Burgers, potato salad, sprinklers. For many Americans, Memorial Day is the beginning of warm and sunny times ahead. This weekend is also prime time for social events and backyard bashes -- complete with plenty to eat. For me, summer seems to be the most challenging time to "go light" with food and maintain weight (let alone lose it, if that's your goal) because we're more apt to socialize, eat and drink. We all love summer parties, but they don't have to wreak havoc on your diet. Here are a few tips to tackle a barbecue the right way:<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2WI2yCtBofGvBldOJst0wpq_CRKD3pL_1VY2QMP1UseCf9_jZ88P9TZmI6-HsXKjWvD_lUyutBb4yobY44Zz96-Y2NDE4Z9E1AEUeuc47GwnTd2uZO_tB91K3sazvoABSF1ysKK0WhnR/s1600/memorialday2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2WI2yCtBofGvBldOJst0wpq_CRKD3pL_1VY2QMP1UseCf9_jZ88P9TZmI6-HsXKjWvD_lUyutBb4yobY44Zz96-Y2NDE4Z9E1AEUeuc47GwnTd2uZO_tB91K3sazvoABSF1ysKK0WhnR/s320/memorialday2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fill Up Before You Go<br /> <br /> Go ahead, ruin your appetite before heading to the barbecue bash. You need a snack that provides satiety so you don't show up half starved. And certainly don't "hold out" on eating beforehand. Fasting all day in prep of a big barbecue is the worst thing you can do. You'll slow down your metabolism and wind up overeating – a double whammy!<br /> <br /> Assess The Situation When You Arrive<br /> <br /> Sometimes, your attitude going into the meal can make or break your barbecue experience. If you see spinach dip when you enter, you may think, "There's nothing healthy here, and I might as well pig out." Then you notice chicken skewers, shrimp cocktail, crudité and way more. Be patient, scope out the scene and then use what is available to create as proportioned a meal as possible.<br /> <br /> Try To Skip That First Drink<br /> <br /> When you have your first drink before you even say hello to the guests, you're probably off to an overindulgent night. You'll end up consuming too many calories from alcohol, and then the effects of said alcohol may inhibit your willpower and make you consume too many calories from food, too.<br /> <br /> Fill Your Plate Once<br /> <br /> Take one serving of lean protein – just one! Go for barbecue chicken or fish, which are usually the leanest options. Fill the rest of your plate with other healthy foods, such as grilled vegetables, roasted corn, tomato slices and salad. Enjoy that first plate, but then stop eating and enjoy the people – not food – around you.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA83DiVIQOOhx1gRLVAEx4Y_yVR3xSuJygWrK-IIAs4JRiycLoVjV_c2UoM2L_aEHZX3vUJ-X1VILZuh4XukqUgczfV-FW1j1TYd0JgLUitJvzZ0AO6bV1revBMmMnUAiQiGxNVCu_n8Xj/s1600/memorialday3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA83DiVIQOOhx1gRLVAEx4Y_yVR3xSuJygWrK-IIAs4JRiycLoVjV_c2UoM2L_aEHZX3vUJ-X1VILZuh4XukqUgczfV-FW1j1TYd0JgLUitJvzZ0AO6bV1revBMmMnUAiQiGxNVCu_n8Xj/s320/memorialday3.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /> <br /> Hosting  A Healthy Barbecue <br /> If it's your turn to do the hosting, serve delicious and healthy options for your guests. Instead of those heavy, saucy chicken wings, try this recipe for almond-crusted chicken skewers. Light and satisfying, these skewers are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. And unlike some traditional barbecue fare, this refreshing dish won't leave you feeling overstuffed for the rest of the party.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LhgOrWQSMyFbTSQHZGz-D9al6s1d8C5ZotN_bEYZU_VngKGKI_0gL62dW-fFYrjYvT5psssfGSqsnpbb7x78jU2PYQMzV6s3zk7L9hLcIOYn74eNfhFYAhgEpO7CCU3STiCJmMNSEe43/s1600/memorial+day+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoOgTFNEwWQc4s-CVFS0qGYyz59pK20QAIcDWxkjag7WbZy0Jlvg0ju066AtD_5ncRx1JUpJE3lOjfEYQhs89lqp3Hg3qq-Rx0NZYBDNjvmiVnhTLTW5k3_GjetH5RLz3VV-iC6vTCuWK/s1600/memorialday4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><br /> Almond-Crusted Chicken Skewers (Serves 4)<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-TMIxeIRVa-PUsZrmED2wHUXMDbbi3MqU3Zen2J41e5CDMbJmtQd3fsPx9Ku9qAWmr3szaYcWL1SfFx5E357PV9MaxcemgEuzCFDLm0oAVoUEhgdgowkniKbp1qrYm98FW4Pr9BsQYS9v/s1600/memorial+dayfinal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-TMIxeIRVa-PUsZrmED2wHUXMDbbi3MqU3Zen2J41e5CDMbJmtQd3fsPx9Ku9qAWmr3szaYcWL1SfFx5E357PV9MaxcemgEuzCFDLm0oAVoUEhgdgowkniKbp1qrYm98FW4Pr9BsQYS9v/s320/memorial+dayfinal.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><br /> •1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<br /> •1 tablespoon honey<br /> •1 tablespoon olive oil<br /> •1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice<br /> •1 clove garlic, crushed<br /> •1 cup almonds, chopped<br /> •4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 16 ounces)<br /> •16 (10-inch) wooden skewers<br /> <br /> <br /> In a glass bowl, mix mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice and crushed garlic.<br /> <br /> Cut chicken into cubes or strips. Marinate chicken with mustard mixture for an hour while refrigerated.<br /> <br /> Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.<br /> <br /> Skewer chicken and barbecue over medium heat until no longer pink in the middle (about six to eight minutes) while turning and brushing with any remaining marinade. Roll skewers in chopped almonds after removing from the grill, and serve!!<br /> <br /> Have a happy healthy Memorial Day! Thank for all that served for our country! Let Memorial Day be a day that we count our blessings and remember those that serve to protect our country and freedom<br /> <br /> Alyssa XXOO<br /> <br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

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